AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGerman Politics & Migration: Chancellor Friedrich Merz hit back hard at AfD’s “remigration” plan in the Bundestag, calling it “ethnic cleansing” and warning it would damage Germany’s economy—saying hospitals, care homes and even restaurants could not survive mass deportations. Diplomatic Fallout: Merz also cancelled a planned phone call with US President Donald Trump after Trump celebrated the AfD’s Saxony-Anhalt election win online. Food & Drink Industry Watch: Tetra Pak says demand for functional nutrition is moving beyond protein, with fiber, biotics and omega-3s rising as consumers look for targeted health benefits—an angle that matters for German beverage and supplement makers. Packaging/Materials Trend: Mondelēz is cutting plastic by switching to paper cookie trays, a move that signals continued pressure on packaging sustainability across Europe. Hospitality & F&B Venues: A new Four Points Flex by Sheraton is set to open in Riga with a Tapas Tapas restaurant and upgraded breakfast/bar facilities, reflecting ongoing investment in modern hotel dining concepts.
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